Destination
Copenhagen, Denmark
Tivoli, Nyhavn's painted harbour, New Nordic food and a city built for bicycles, with Sweden a 35-minute train ride away.
Trips to Copenhagen from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | fine |
| April | fine |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | best |
| October | fine |
| November | fine |
| December | best |
- November, December: Tivoli's Christmas season and gløgg stalls across the city
- October: Tivoli's Halloween season
- July: Copenhagen Jazz Festival in the first half of July
Where to stay in Copenhagen
- Indre By (city centre): Nyhavn, Strøget and Tivoli within a few minutes' walk.
- Vesterbro: Meatpacking District restaurants and bars, next to the station.
- Nørrebro: Multicultural, young, with the best cheap eats and Superkilen park.
- Christianshavn: Canals, Freetown Christiania and a calmer waterside feel.
- Frederiksberg: Leafy and elegant, near the zoo and gardens.
What to do in Copenhagen
- Ride the rollercoasters and eat dinner at Tivoli Gardens
- Cycle the harbour and swim at Islands Brygge
- Eat smørrebrød and visit Torvehallerne market
- Day trip to Kronborg (Hamlet's castle) and the Louisiana museum
- Take a canal boat past the Little Mermaid
- Climb the spiral spire of the Church of Our Saviour
Good to know
| Airports | Copenhagen Kastrup (CPH) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | luxury |
| Time zone | Europe/Copenhagen |
| Kind of trip | city, food, family, theme-park, culture |
Questions about Copenhagen
When is the best time to visit Copenhagen?
May, June, July, August, September and December.
Do US citizens need a passport for Copenhagen?
Yes. Copenhagen is in Denmark; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Copenhagen on the ground?
Copenhagen is luxury by US standards: plan about $190 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.